If "their own operating system" is Linux with some high quality CanGov specific apps, that sounds plausible. If they actually mean "write their own operating system", then, no, they are "way too optimistic". But that's just table stakes, in this user group. Another idea is to keep the Microsoft OS, but replace all the Microsoft apps with more secure apps. I'm not sure how secure LibreOffice is. Alice Oct 14, 2026 22:26:39 Dianne Skoll via linux <linux [ at ] linux-ottawa [ dot ] org>: > Came across this... > > https://theconversation.com/canada-could-save-millions-by-developing-its-own-operating-system-instead-of-relying-on-microsoft-windows-294027 > > I think the author is way too optimistic, but I'm glad people are > thinking and writing about this. Now all we need to do is get them to > act. > > Regards, > > Dianne. > > To unsubscribe send a blank message to linux+unsubscribe [ at ] linux-ottawa [ dot ] org > To get help send a blank message to linux+help [ at ] linux-ottawa [ dot ] org > To visit the archives: https://lists.linux-ottawa.org